CAI Stock or Aftermarket Replacement

[firemansdiesel]

I have a Banks CAI system on my truck. It has an oil filter that I don't like very much. Of course Banks has an odd ball size and no aftermarket dry or nano fiber filters will fit it (Banks 7 1/8" filter opening and biggest aftermarket is 6") . So after reading articles on stock CAI are just effective than an aftermarket one when not using a tuner/programer. Should I go back and replace my Banks w/ stock or another aftermarket CAI w/ dry filter? I don't know what the price is for a new stock one, but as you guys know a aftermarket one will cost any where from $300-$450.

 

[RRees]

I have a stock airbox with a 4 inch hole in the bottom and a "Cool Red Hose" between the stock airbox and turbo housing.



I am also using an Amsoil drop in stock replacement filter. Has been working for me. EGT's were under 1250F towing the Jeep out to Colorado (Buena Vista) from Iowa.



I probably have approx. $180. 00 in that setup.



Also, I just ordered the CFM+ Intake horn. I'll let you know how that improves things.

 

[firemansdiesel]

I do have Banks Techni Cooler that comes w/ an intake manifold. That is another question I forgot to ask. Will there be a difference in EGT w/ a stock box setup w/ like a Amsoil Nano Fiber Filter than an aftermarket one. Right now my EGT don't go over 1200* towing light and dailey driving on flats and hills.

 

[RRees]

I think my setup probably dropped the EGT's about 75-100 degrees.

I installed gauges back in Jan 07 and I would see close to 1300 on occasion.

On ramps and such. I didn't put the airbox mod and hose on until March of this year. Now it's hard to hit 1200F on the same On ramps. That's about the only time I get on it hard.

 

[BHolm]

What is your goal? Are you just trying to get away from an oiled filter? What don't you like about it? Seems like if you service it properly IE; not too much oil, they work just fine.



Certainly the easiest is to go back to stock, though it doesn't sound like you saved the stock parts.



I would completely agree that there is little or no benefit to a CAI system on a stock truck. Even on mine with a mild box going from a swiss cheesed airbox with stock filter, to a new CAI didn't change much except the noise level.



BTW, I have the S&B airbox/intake tube and it was well under $300. It does use an oiled filter but one tested to meet manufacturers dust removal specs.



If you want a stock set-up I would bet somebody on the board has one they would sell you.

 

[Bob4x4]

Airflow improvents DO make a difference on stock fueled trucks!

My truck made an additional 50lbsft more torque with the addition of the AFE intake manifold,this is with a cat back and stge2 filter set up. On an 06 truck with no other mods than the intake manifold there was a 30lbft gain. These gains are not as dramatic as adding fuel,but they do a very good job of improving the torque curve and that translates into a nicer driving rig. 06 stocker dyno



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05 with more airflow improvements



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Bob

 

[231jasonS]

fireman, I have two stock air boxes, one has a 4" hole in bottom w/ a tube to the bottom of the rad. The other in stock.



Your welcome to try it out any time. PM me if you want.